After learning about renewable energy, 5th grade students who showed an interest in renewable energy participated in an after school solar car club twice a week. For three weeks, students met with 3rd grade teacher, Ms. McGregor and 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Bishop, to design, build, and test solar-powered cars using solar panels, a motor, and recyclable materials. Throughout their time in this club, VCU  Engineering students volunteered to help while sharing their expertise in aerodynamics and construction of students’ cars. After students tested and finalized the building of their cars, the entire 5th grade attended the club’s “race day” outside. Solar car club participants presented their cars to students and shared how they built them. Students then raced their cars to the finish line in the sunshine to demonstrate their car’s success.